2006-09-09 09:42:54 · 7 answers · asked by gracel313 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The light of your window or a candle at night confuses moths. They are using the moon for navigation, and they fly toward the light, mistaking it for the moon. Click on the link below for more information. howstuffworks... the best site for finding about almost anything!
2006-09-09 10:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curious desire burns
And body whirls and turns.
Moths alas are not to blame
For self attraction by flame.
Whilst the fire sizzles and sings,
Here lies dead moth minus it's wings
2006-09-09 21:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are attracted to the heat light gives off
2006-09-09 16:45:54 · answer #3 · answered by ChevyGuy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I figure they are attracted more to the warmth of the light... unfortunate for them when they hit a bug zapper.
2006-09-09 17:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard they were attracted to the heat. I don't know if they can see or not.
2006-09-09 16:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat.
2006-09-10 01:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer is kinesis it is a bio-psychological instinct, where they fly directly to a stimulus.
2006-09-09 17:08:56 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋